Ever since I got my dentures it has been a bit challenging to eat. However, it seems to have gotten significantly worse in recent years. I can’t even keep them in anymore. I’ve been living on nothing but soup. Have they just stretched? Do I need to have new ones made? Carolyn
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Dentist Placed My Dental Implant Knowing the Bone Wasn’t Ready
I am not sure about how to handle a pickle I have found myself in. I needed a tooth replacement and chose to have a dental implant. When I woke up from the surgery, my dentist said there wasn’t really enough bone density but he went ahead and placed the implant anyway. Now he wants… Continue reading Dentist Placed My Dental Implant Knowing the Bone Wasn’t Ready
Dental Implants After Ten Years
If I’ve had dentures for the last ten years, is it possible to get dental implants? I heard it was possible, but my dentist said I’ve been in dentures too long. I know he’s the dentist and I’m not, but I know someone who’s done it. Which dentist is right? CaroRead More
Dentist Pulled My Dental Implant Out
I need some advice. My dental implant felt weird, so I went in to see my dentist. He did an x-ray and assured me the implant itself was fine. His theory was the dental crown was loose, which he said it was a simple fix. When he started to remove the crown it seemed stuck,… Continue reading Dentist Pulled My Dental Implant Out
Sinus Perforation with a Dental Implant
I need some advice. I had a dental implant placed and the oral surgeon perforated the sinus cavity by a few millimeters. He thought that would be no big deal and then prescribed Flonase. He also instructed me to not blow my nose and to only sneeze with my mouth open. Then, it turned out… Continue reading Sinus Perforation with a Dental Implant
Dentist Angry I Want Dentures
I don’t know what to do. My mouth is a wreck. I know dental implants will be better, but I just can’t afford them. It’s dentures or nothing, but my dentist keeps acting like I’m ruining my life. Are they really that big of a disaster? Macey Dear Macey,
Will Snap-on Dentures Fix My Jaw?
I was looking in the mirror and noticed I look a lot older. The problem seems to be my jaw as well as the area around my mouth. I did some looking online and it seems like if you wear dentures it can make your jaw smaller. I think that is what is happening to… Continue reading Will Snap-on Dentures Fix My Jaw?
Dental Implants for Stuntmen
I’ve had a spate of bad luck in my field. I’m a stuntman. Typically we lose a tooth or two a year. I’ve lost three over the last six months. I’m not sure why, but I need to find good replacements. Will dental implants hold up for someone like me? I’m worried I’Read More
Suspicious Affordable Dental Implant Dentist
I purchased a discount dental plan specifically to get affordable dental care. I was hoping to get affordable dental, implants especially, for three teeth I’d lost. I could only see certain dentists. When I went in, before they even saw me for anything they had me fill out a form for financRead More
Implant and Crown Came Out
I received a dental implant. Yesterday, it felt loose so I went in to see my dentist. He x-rayed my implant and said it was fine, which meant my crown was loose. He agreed to re-cement it on. However, he struggled to get the crown off. I found it hard to believe it was the… Continue reading Implant and Crown Came Out